English · Feelings & descriptions
Khush in English: Happy (ख़ुश)
Happy
Hindi (Devanagari)
ख़ुश
Hindi (English letters)
khush
ख़ुश (khush) can be expressed as “Happy” in English. For example: “I'm very happy today!”
“khush” kehna ho, to English mein “Happy” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
After good news
I'm very happy today!
मैं बहुत ख़ुश हूँ आज!
main bahut khush hoon aaj!
How to pronounce “Happy”
Say it in English
HA-pee
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Happy: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Happy | ख़ुश khush The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm very happy today! | मैं बहुत ख़ुश हूँ आज! main bahut khush hoon aaj! After good news | After good news |
| We're happy in your happiness too. | तुम्हारी ख़ुशी में हमें भी ख़ुशी है। tumhari khushi mein hamen bhi khushi hai. Congratulating a friend | Congratulating a friend |
Use “Happy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Happy” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Happy” in English sentences
1. After good news
I'm very happy today!
मैं बहुत ख़ुश हूँ आज!
main bahut khush hoon aaj!
2. Congratulating a friend
We're happy in your happiness too.
तुम्हारी ख़ुशी में हमें भी ख़ुशी है।
tumhari khushi mein hamen bhi khushi hai.
3. Sending someone off
Go, stay happy, and take care.
जाओ, ख़ुश रहो, और ध्यान रखना।
jaao, khush raho, aur dhyaan rakhna.
Common mistakes with “Happy”
Instead of
I is very happy today!
Say this
I'm very happy today!
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Me'm very happy today!
Say this
I'm very happy today!
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
A friend shares exam results
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
I passed!
Show Hindi meaning
मैं पास हो गया!
main paas ho gaya!
You
Wow! I'm very happy for you.
Show Hindi meaning
वाह! मैं तुम्हारे लिए बहुत ख़ुश हूँ।
vaah! main tumhare liye bahut khush hoon.
Partner
Mom and dad are happy too.
Show Hindi meaning
माँ-पापा भी ख़ुश हैं।
maa-paapa bhi khush hain.
You
We should celebrate the joy today!
Show Hindi meaning
आज ख़ुशी मनानी चाहिए!
aaj khushi manani chahiye!
Your turn: use “Happy”
Say this in English: तुम्हारी ख़ुशी में हमें भी ख़ुशी है। (tumhari khushi mein hamen bhi khushi hai.)
Reveal sample answer
We're happy in your happiness too.
तुम्हारी ख़ुशी में हमें भी ख़ुशी है।
tumhari khushi mein hamen bhi khushi hai.
Compare your word order with “We're happy in your happiness too.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Happy” in English
Khush ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ख़ुश (khush) can be expressed as “Happy” in English. For example: “I'm very happy today!”
What does “Happy” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Happy” means ख़ुश (khush). The sentence “I'm very happy today!” shows it in context.
How do I use “Happy” in a sentence?
We're happy in your happiness too. Hindi meaning: तुम्हारी ख़ुशी में हमें भी ख़ुशी है। (tumhari khushi mein hamen bhi khushi hai.). Use “Happy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Happy”?
“Happy” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
